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PaySpace appoints new MD
Cloud-based Payroll and Human Capital Management Software, PaySpace has announced the appointment of Sandra Crous (née Swanepoel) as its new Managing Director. Crous has, over many years in the industry, made a name for herself in the Payroll sector, driven…
Intellectual property protection vital in digital world says Kaspersky Lab
World Intellectual Property Day (26 April) raises awareness on how intellectual property (IP) impacts daily life. But while much attention is placed around the legal aspects, companies and individuals need to consider the security ramifications as well. “Intellectual property runs…
Samsung postpones release of Galaxy Fold
Samsung has confirmed that the release of the Galaxy Fold has been postponed due to technical problems. Last week reports surfaced from multiple reviews that the device had a number of defects. It has been announced that Samsung will retrieve…
Veeam announces Q1 results
Veeam Software has announced results from Q1’2019, including the obvious impact from the January launch of Veeam Availability Suite 9.5 Update 4, one of the largest and most anticipated product releases in the history of the company, which is now…
AI-powered smart companion, rAInbow, recognised by UN
Sage has announced that AI-powered smart companion, rAInbow, has won a UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Netexplo Award. Founding partner Sage Foundation worked with AI for Good and the Soul City Institute for Social Justice to…
Why visibility into your IT ecosystem can put you ahead of competitors
Data insights. Agility and precision in decision-making. Enhanced customer experiences. These are the imperatives of modern business. Nevertheless, no matter how much companies want to achieve these goals, there always seems to be some element that is hindering them, says…
New web-based application identifies digital readiness for cites
Siemens has launched a new web-based application which reveals the readiness and potential of six major cities to embrace digitalization and develop new ways of living, working and interacting. The Atlas of Digitalization focuses on 3 interconnected themes –…
Mellanox’ network adaptors address cloud performance concerns
With the adoption of cloud computing set to soar exponentially over the next year as an increasing number of core business applications are moved off-site1, so pressure on cloud, network and data centre administrators to provide faster, more reliable and…
Nigeria’s Value Seeds tops Access to Seeds Index
A new study on seed companies operating in Western and Central Africa has identified Nigeria as a leading seed hub in Western and Central Africa. The Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Western and Central Africa ranked Value Seeds number…
The future and growth of Africa lies in intersection of humans and technology
The world is in the eye of the storm when it comes to data and connectivity. To keep sane in this unpredictable time, I’d like to share insights into how I see the world changing as the storm develops. In…
Founders Factory Africa selects 5 fintech startups to scale across Africa
Founders Factory Africa (FFA) and Standard Bank have announced that they have selected and invested into the first five fintech startup businesses in Africa. Founders Factory Africa is a South African company operating across Africa delivering a corporate-backed accelerator and…
Standard Bank addresses cybercrime with WalletWise programme
Standard Bank has launched a consumer education programme, WalletWise which aims to empower consumers with knowledge that enables them to make more informed decisions about their finances and lifestyle. The programme aims at tackling financial topics of interest like cyber-crime,…
nCipher, Credence Security to offer data protection solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa
nCipher Security, the provider of trust, integrity and control for critical business information and applications, and Credence Security, an IT security, forensics and incident response specialist distributor, announce they are extending their agreement to offer data protection and cybersecurity solutions…
Global marketplace credits African consumers’ feedback for security advances
Peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace, Paxful announced that they have teamed up with Jumio, a digital identity and address verification company in order to improve Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and implement Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements onto the marketplace. Jumio’s AI-powered Trusted…
Centbee closes Series A round funding
South African-based Bitcoin company, Centbee, announced that it has closed its Series A round with entrepreneur Calvin Ayre, founder of Antigua-based investment firm, Ayre Ventures and CoinGeek. Ayre, who has invested $1 304 700,00 (R18.3 million), announced that, “Centbee has…
How companies are personalising health
From shopping to hailing a ride, with the click of a button or a swipe of a screen, technology has revolutionised our everyday lives. But can it change the way we address the global issue of declining health? More and…
